Sansa's words were like thunder from a clear sky, shocking many northern lords. They were originally imagining with longing how much benefit Lyon could bring to them, but unexpectedly their thoughts were interrupted by Sansa.

You know, ever since the Frey family established Luanhe City on the Sancha River, they have relied on the unique geographical location to gain rich benefits. According to rumors, if you marry any of the dozens of daughters of the Frey family, you can get a dowry of gold equal to the bride's weight.

Therefore, no matter how much they hated the Frey family and their relatives died at the Red Wedding, these Northern lords were still concerned about business. They only wanted the Frey family to pay compensation, not to destroy the Frey family.

"Ban Yang, you should take care of your niece. She doesn't even know who she is. Is there any need for her to speak?"

A northern lord who had nothing to do with the Frey family looked at Sansa with an unhappy expression, muttering in his heart that he blamed her for ruining his good deeds.

However, Ban Yang's response was beyond the expectations of everyone present.

"Regarding my niece's identity, this is the next issue. We don't need to discuss it at this time. Let's discuss the reconciliation terms of the Frey family first."

Ban Yang's tone was cold, and there was no expression on his long, thin face, making it impossible to analyze his thoughts.

Lyon glanced at Sansa, motioned for her to sit down, and continued:

"The destruction of the Frey family? I accept this condition, you continue."

As soon as Leon finished speaking, the chill in his words made many lords exclaim in surprise.

Especially the lord of the Bolton family branch, he couldn't help but tremble all over, gritted his teeth, and tried his best to restrain the urge to escape from the banquet hall.

Although the lord, as a member of a branch of House Bolton, had not participated in any rebellion, he still felt an inexplicable fear.

He was worried that if he was not present and the other lords present were discussing the fate of the Bolton family, the consequences would be disastrous.

"I want Luanhe City's first quarter's earnings as compensation for my uncle's death at the Red Wedding!"

With Sansa's example and Lyon's approval, a lord couldn't help but jump out and speak.

Luanhe City is an important transportation hub for people traveling north and south. Its revenue in one quarter is at least 300,000 gold royals, and even in the off-season, it is still over 100,000 gold royals. This lord is obviously asking for too much.

However, Leon's response was concise: "Yes."

"My brother died in Luanhe City along with Robb. I only ask for 200,000 gold royals as compensation!"

Another lord stood up and stated his conditions...

With the conditions of these two lords, many people secretly weighed how many gold dragons they could get in exchange for their family members who died at the Red Wedding.

In short, in the end, some people want fiefdoms, some want profits, and some want gold dragons.

But no one dared to take the castle of Luanhe City, not even the Amber family and the Seven family, who had the closest relationship with Stark, as if the castle of Luanhe City was a taboo.

Until a bold small family broke the tacit understanding maintained by the lords.

"Since none of you want Luanhe City, then Luanhe City should belong to my Leswell family, right?"

These words were spoken by Roderick Lacewell, who was not only the Earl of the Brooklands but also the patriarch of the Lacewell family.

This action caused many northern lords to look at him with dissatisfaction, but he didn't care.

Since the Iron Throne appointed the Bolton family as the new Guardians of the North, the Lacewell family quickly became one of the first nobles to swear allegiance to the Bolton family.

However, when the Bolton family declined, Roderick participated in the campaign against the remnants of the Bolton family without any guilt and gained the greatest benefit from it.

As the patriarch of a small family struggling to survive in troubled times, Roderick knows that only by daring to take risks can he gain more benefits and interests for the family.

Therefore, he chose to flexibly switch positions between different forces without hesitation, which was also his inevitable choice based on the interests of his family.

"Oh, Roderick, you have a really big appetite. Aren't you afraid that you won't be able to swallow it and choke yourself?"

"Lord Severn, you don't have to worry about that. Many members of my Lacewell family were killed at the Red Wedding. I will personally destroy and rebuild the banquet hall where the Red Wedding was held to commemorate the dead in my family."

Leon narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the ambitious patriarch of the small family. A barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he thought, "Another greedy guy. But it's good this way. If Luanhe City falls into the hands of such a person, it may become interesting."

The other lords were whispering and expressing dissatisfaction with Roderick's behavior. But they also understood that in this struggle, the weaker families could only seize the opportunity to gain benefits. If Luanhe City fell into the hands of a big family, it would definitely lead to an imbalance of power.

At this time, Lyanna, who had been silent all the time, spoke: "Lord Lyon, I think the ownership of Luanhe City should be decided by you. After all, you are the winner of this war." Her eyes were firm and her voice was clear and loud, which made everyone present look sideways.

It can be seen that not only the Lacewell family wanted the castle of Luanhe City, but Lyanna also wanted it. However, the reason why she did not say it as blatantly as Rodrick was that she was stopped by the maester who was loyal to the Mormont family.

Lyon nodded, his eyes swept over everyone present, and finally stopped at Roderick. "Luanhe City will be managed by the Leswell family for the time being. However, if they are unable to do the job, I will take back the land without hesitation."

"In that case, please tell me the second thing, Master Ban Yang..."

When Lyanna spoke these graceful words, all the lords looked at her sideways.

They were surprised that this young woman could show such courage, which even an adult lord might not have. Obviously, this was not something that a scholar could teach.

Whenever the unruly laughter and chatter of the young people came from the banquet hall next door, the lords could not help but compare Lyanna with their offspring, and all of them felt ashamed.

After listening to Lyanna's words, Lyon also cast an admiring look at her. However, at the main table where Lyon and the Stark family sat, there was a different person.

Sansa initially showed disdain for Lyanna, who was in the spotlight, and then turned to look at Benjen with expectant eyes.

Ban Yang said:

"As for the second matter, the position of Northern Shepherd, I think there is a lady in our Stark family who is qualified for the position."

Someone responded in surprise:

"What? Lord Benjen, you are not going to serve as the new Northern Shepherd yourself?"

Someone else questioned:

"Is there no other suitable candidate in the Stark family? Even if it is Ned's illegitimate son Jon, it is better than letting a woman take this position!"

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